MA Powertrade - Unitrade Management Services

launches into
Rylands, Athlone
worked for one of the large corporate wholesale and retail chains for
almost 12 years before him and his brother Ismail established a Private
Equity Company to house various businesses amongst which is MA
Powertrade Cash & Carry. “I got to know the company well during that
time and was very impressed with what they offer,” he says.
Unitrade Management Services offers Independents all the benefits
and value of belonging to a united group of independent wholesale
outlets, while still being able to retain their own unique look and feel.
UMS is the holding company of the well-known Powertrade and Food
Town brands, which represent a multitude of independent wholesale
and retail stores in urban and rural areas throughout South Africa,
Swaziland, Namibia and Botswana.
Athlone residents can look forward to an even
better shopping experience at the newly branded
MA Powertrade Cash & Carry in Rylands.
The store relaunched on 18 April 2013, complete with new exterior
signage, an upgraded interior and a renewed commitment to the
people of Athlone. MA Cash & Carry has been part of the local
community for the past 34 years and the new owners, Ishaaq and Ismail
Kajee, who took over on 1 October 2012, are upbeat about the future
of the store. “We saw good potential in this store from the beginning,
with its location, customer base and offering,” says Ishaaq, adding that
they also like the atmosphere of the store, created by the excellent
relationship between the staff and the store’s customers. “We have
every intention of continuing these good relationships and offering our
customers, both existing and new, the very best service,” says Ishaaq.
After the sale went through and Ishaaq and Ismail took over,
the brothers decided to join voluntary trading group Unitrade
Management Services. “Unitrade offers a wide range of benefits to
stores such as ourselves and joining the Group was in the best interests
of MA Powertrade Cash & Carry,” explains Ishaaq.
Between them, Ishaaq and Ismail have a wealth of experience, in
accounting and auditing, IT, finance and risk management at Divisional
and Head Office levels, as well as wholesale and retail experience at
store level. Ishaaq also has previous experience with UMS when he
The store also held a supplier function on 18 April where valued
suppliers, store staff and other VIP guests mingled and got to know
one another.
Fermino Gomes, Executive General Manager of UMS Southern Division,
says they are delighted to welcome MA Powertrade Cash & Carry to
the Unitrade family. “We look forward to many years together and to
building on the foundation of this already successful business,” he says.
“Together with the UMS Southern Division team and Ishaaq and Ismail
Kajee, we will be taking the store to even greater heights.”
“We planned our grand opening for the store for the past couple of
months, together with the UMS Divisional team in our region, to
market MA Powertrade Cash & Carry as a brand,” says Ishaaq, “so we
will be running excellent specials and promotions from Thursday 18
April until Sunday 5 May. We also had a variety of in-store activities on
18 April, including a Coke truck, MTN fun mobile, the ‘Nik-Naks’ man,
live Voice of the Cape broadcasts from the store, Win & Spin, a magician
and competitions with prizes and giveaways. The first 200 customers
received free boerewors rolls and there was a grand prize of a trailer
worth R10 000 that one lucky customer who purchased for R1000 or
over stand a chance to win.” Have a look at the store’s Facebook page at
M A Powertrade Cash and Carry to see visuals of the launch day.
20.99
Jiggies, Go Slos Mix,
Truda Cheese Nax
Chips
50 x 24g/22g
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29.99
Niknaks Bags
50 x 20g
MA Powertrade Cash & Carry caters for traders who own small format
supermarkets, corner café’s, tuck shops and Spaza shops. Retail (public)
customers are also most welcome, as the store offers a wide range of
groceries and toiletries, as well as an outstanding selection of sweets
and chocolates, snacks and cold beverages. “Our motto is ‘Big or small,
we stock it all’ and by this we mean that we will ensure that we have the
right products in stock at the best price for all our customers. We would
like to take this opportunity to welcome our existing customers, as well
as new customers to our new-look store and look forward to giving
them a great community shopping experience,” says Ishaaq.
Come and visit MA Powertrade Cash & Carry from
18 April to 5 May to get fantastic deals on a great
array of products!
8.99
Sparletta / Stoney
Drinks
2L
19.99
Oros Rtd
Drink
6 x 300ml
7.49
EACH
Cadbury’s Slabs
90/100g
35.99
EACH
6.99
Nestle Mini Tex, Bar
One, Smarties
24’s
EACH
Paddy
Brown / Red Lentils,
Split Peas, Soup Mix
500g
26.99
19.99
17.99
D’lite Oil
2L
Joko
Tea Bags
100’s
Casa Mia
Real Tea Biscuits
12 x 150g
EACH
14.49
EACH
39.99
Bakers
Topper Biscuits
12 x 125g
EACH
Bokomo Weet Bix
450g
34.99
13.99
Alabama
White Rice
2KG
Snowflake Cake
Flour
2.5KG
EACH
EACH
6.99
EACH
Fatti’s & Monis
Spaghetti / Macoroni
500g
41.99
Benji Dog Food
8KG
3 Hadjie, Ebrahim Crescent, Athlone, Rylands • Tel: 021 638 4590 • Fax: 021 638 1345
We reserve the right to limit quantities valid while stocks last - All prices inclusive of VAT - E & OE | We deliver at a nominal fee.
PROMOTION VALID FROM: 18 April 2013 - 05 May 2013 | Credit Cards & Debit Cards are accepted.
144.99
12.99
Pampers Active
Jumbo Pack
Handy Andy Liquid
750ml
EACH
EACH
INTERN ATIONAL GROCERS ALLIANCE